Album · 1985

A First

Released
1985
Label
Concord Jazz
Catalogue no.
CCD-4274
Tracklist
8 tracks
Length
42:39
Country
US

“A First” is an album by Ruby Braff & Scott Hamilton, released in 1985 on Concord Jazz. The original release has 8 tracks with a running time of 42:39. Jazz standards on the record include “Dinah”, “Rockin' Chair” and “Shine”. The line-up features Chris Flory (guitar), Chuck Riggs (drums (drum set)), John Bunch (piano), Phil Flanigan (bass) and Ruby Braff (cornet).

Who played on A First

  • Chris Flory guitar all tracks
  • Chuck Riggs drums (drum set) all tracks
  • John Bunch piano all tracks
  • Phil Flanigan bass all tracks
  • Ruby Braff cornet all tracks
  • Scott Hamilton tenor saxophone all tracks

Tracklist

  1. 1 Romance in the Dark — Big Bill Broonzy, Sam Coslow, Bud Green, Gertrude Niesen 6:06
  2. 2 When a Woman Loves a Man — Bernie Hanighen, Gordon Jenkins 4:19
  3. 3 Rockin’ Chair standard — Hoagy Carmichael 7:32
  4. 4 Dinah standard — Harry Akst 4:35
  5. 5 All My Life — Sam H. Stept 5:42
  6. 6 Shine standard — Ford Dabney 4:55
  7. 7 If You Were Mine / I Wished on the Moon — Ralph Rainger 4:39
  8. 8 Bugle Blues — Count Basie 4:51

Production

  • Carl E. Jefferson producer
  • Ed Trabanco recording
  • Phil Edwards remixer
  • Tara Shanahan engineer

More albums by Ruby Braff & Scott Hamilton

Frequently asked questions

Who played on A First?

The line-up of A First includes Chris Flory (guitar), Chuck Riggs (drums (drum set)), John Bunch (piano), Phil Flanigan (bass), Ruby Braff (cornet) and Scott Hamilton (tenor saxophone).

Which label released A First?

A First was released in 1985 on Concord Jazz (CCD-4274).

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